3 Places You Can Still Get $1 Authentic Mexican Tacos

Before we get started, let’s define an authentic Mexican taco, because it’s different than a typical American taco. A real Mexican taco is two small tortillas, usually corn, with seasoned meat, onions, cilantro, and a lime squeezed on top.

Here are three places you can get real Mexican tacos north of the Manatee River for a buck each…

Acapulco Tropical y Mas

• $1 tacos on TUESDAY ONLY!
• Meat choices of beef, chicken, pork, and barbacoa.
• Served in a styrofoam clamshell takeout container with green sauces.
• Two different house brand hot sauces on every table.
• They have a huge selection of other hot Mexican food inside of a large Hispanic & Caribbean grocery store.

Address: 3410 US-301 N, Ellenton
Phone: 941-981-9089 | acapulcotropicalsupermarket.com

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A La Madre

• $1 tacos on TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS only.
• Promotion is limited to beef only.
• Served in either a styrofoam flat tray that’s stretch wrapped or a styrofoam clamshell takeout container with green sauces.
• They have plenty of other Mexican food, including ramen, ice cream, and frozen yogurt.

Address: 1210 8th Ave W, Palmetto
Phone: 941-999-8016

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Palmetto Fresh Market

• $1 tacos on TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS only.
• Meat choices of beef, chicken, or pork.
• Served in a styrofoam clamshell takeout container with green sauces.
• They have plenty of other hot Mexican food and are located inside of a small Hispanic grocery store.

1100 8th Ave W, Palmetto
941-729-3131 | mpmarkets.com

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I don’t know how much longer these can stay at $1, so get them while you can. According to recent data by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, inflation across the Tampa region rose an average of 9.6% last month compared to January 2021. It was the highest hike of any major market in the study.

Have you had the tacos at any of these restaurants? Do you know of a place with $1 tacos that we missed? Let us know in the comments or send us a message.